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MEET THE CLASS OF 2018

photo: noneDuring their first official day on campus, more than 1,000 new students doused themselves as part of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

As the number of applicants continues to climb, the university has become more selective and drawn an increasing number of students from around the United States and the globe. This year first-year students came from 911 high schools, a 48 percent increase since 2009. And the number of first-year international students has grown 75 percent during that same time.

Check out titles and accomplishments that some members of the Class of 2018 earned before they arrived on campus.

"The Class of 2018 continues Case Western Reserve's tradition of attracting bright, ambitious students. The composition and accomplishments of this class also represent a continuation of our growing appeal among high-performing students nationally and around the world who are drawn to the university's academic strength and sense of momentum."